Is This Career Right for You?

Electrical work may involve:

• Working indoors and outdoors

• Climbing ladders and working at heights

• Using hand and power tools

• Reading technical drawings and instructions

• Solving problems and troubleshooting equipment

• Working as part of a team

• Following safety procedures

Why Choose an Electrical Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship provides a direct pathway into a skilled career in the electrical industry.

• Benefits include:

  • Paid on-the-job training

  • Minimal or no student debt

  • Hands-on learning in real work environments

  • Classroom and laboratory instruction

  • Industry-recognized training

  • Progressive wage increases throughout the program

  • Opportunities for long-term career growth

General Requirements for Applicants

• Must be 18 years old.

• Must have a high school diploma or a GED.

• Must have a passing grade in high school Algebra I or post-high school equivalent.

• Must be a resident of Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, or Crawford County.

• Must have a valid PA driver's license.

• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements for Applicants

Electrical work may require individuals to:

• Climb ladders, scaffolds, poles, and elevated work platforms.

• Work in confined spaces such as attics, crawlspaces, and manholes.

• Lift and carry materials weighing approximately 25 to 50 pounds.

• Use hand tools and power tools.

• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the apprenticeship program with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process

1. Submit an application.

2. Provide required documentation.

3. Complete an aptitude test, if required.

4. Participate in an interview.

5. Qualified applicants are placed on an eligibility list.

6. Applicants may be selected as apprenticeship opportunities become available.

What Happens After Selection?

Individuals selected for apprenticeship:

• Begin working for a participating electrical employer.

• Receive paid on-the-job training.

• Attend required classroom and lab instruction.

• Progress through the apprenticeship program.

• Receive wage increases as skills, training, and work experience are completed.